Pokemon Of The Day: Mega Sceptile Moveset

Alongside its fellow starters, Sceptile is blessed with a Mega Evolution in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Like with any Mega Evolution, Mega Sceptile is a significant upgrade over its normal form and greatly outclass itself in all categories. Where Mega Sceptile truly excels as a Special Sweeper as it sports a massive Special Attack and Speed stat. Furthermore, you can surprise the opponent with a Physical sweeper set. You will find that Mega Sceptile is far from a one trick wonder.

This is a simple and fairly set that utilizes Mega Sceptile’s fantastic Special Attack and Speed to its potential. A no nonsense set that aims to hit hard with a powerful STAV Giga Drain. Focus Blast hits most steel types for Super Effective damage whom attempt to switch into a Giga Drain. Dragon Pulse rounds off the third slot providing almost near perfect coverage. From the top of my head this set is only walled by Togekiss in term of defensive typing. I prefer Substitute over Hidden Power on the set as it provides Mega Sceptile a shield while it proceeds to sap the HP of the opposing Pokemon with Giga Drain. However, Hidden Power Fire is more reliable move to hit steel types than Focus Blast.

While Mega Sceptile’s Special Attack is its best offensive attribute, let’s not overlook that above average Attack stat. After one Sword Dance, Mega Sceptile’s attack reaches impressive heights and coupled with its speed – this Pokemon can be a decent late game sweeper. Leaf Blade and Dragon Claw are Mega Sceptile’s most reliable STAB. Meanwhile, Drain Punch hits steel types and returns a decent amount of HP back to Mega Sceptile. You could opt for Earthquake but you will find some trouble facing Skarmory, Ferrothorn and Bronzong

What do you think of these builds? Do you like them? Or is it the other way around? Let me know by leaving a comment below!

Fire and ice, also i wanted a move more accurate than focus blast on worst case scenerio if nit earthquake what would be a good replacement? I have dragon pulse for great stab bonus giga drain for stab plus heal, honestly i was just trying to have a moveset that covers most types. Especially against its weaknesses